Private tour in Lecce Alessandro P

Lecce, Otranto and its Coast - Full Day Tour

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Alessandro P.

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Discover and enjoy the authentic Puglia. Welcome in Puglia (or Apulia): the sunny and windy "heel of the Italian boot". We are Italy's easternmost region, right in the middle of the Mediterranean sea with culture and traditions that are the results of several different dominations, cultural and economic influences. First of all I'm a traveler (for leisure and work) and I like to discover foreign countries and their culture, traditions, food, people, etc. I have been working in tourism since 1998 as travel designer, event organizer, licensed tourist guide, nature (hike and bike) and interpretive guide, tour leader, food and wine lover (olive oil taster, wine sommelier). I'm passionate about my region and I like to share our amazing attractions and culture with other people. Puglia is an "easy region": the weather is quite warm all year long (the best time to come is from March to November but it's worth to come also in winter time), people is friendly (… but only a few people speaks English or another foreign language), there are always lots of events and things to do and our Mediterranean diet is healthy and tasty for everybody (amazing choice of tasty meat, fish, pasta, rice, legumes, vegetables and fruit recipes). Travelers who come for the first time in Puglia usually are fascinated by the Puglian daylight and the colours of the seaside and the countryside. I'll share with you the soul of Puglia, its culture, traditions, flavors, nature, scent, vibes . . . If you're looking for an hyper detailed and boring visit I'm not the tour guide for you but if you like a friendly and easy going person who will make his best, thanks to his experience and empathy, to understand and satisfy your needs, to suggest the right choices matching with your interests, to introduce in our culture and traditions, to help you in spending a very nice time … then contact me. I'm a licensed tour guide, nature (hike and bike) guide, environmental educator; wine sommelier, certified olive oil taster, tour leader. Education and training: University degree with experimental final essay (with photographic appendix) in Geography about Apulian rural buildings (masseria, villa, trullo); Master in Tourism Economics and Management; Professional training courses: tour guide, nature and interpretive guide, environmental educator, bike guide, bicycle mechanic, BLSD (Basic Life Support Defibrillation), inclusive and accessible tourism; Cooking, wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting classes; Workshop about recognition of Apulian wild orchids; Photography's workshop about show and Entertainment, nature. PLEASE WRITE ME BEFORE BOOKING (this way we will be sure the tour will match perfectly your needs in terms of price, service included, date, start time, duration, etc.). THIS WAY IS EASIER AND FASTER FOR YOU AND ME.

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Overview of your Lecce tour

An amazing tour to discover two jewels of Salento (the peninsular area of Puglia): Lecce (called the Florence of the South thanks to the abundance of its architecture and listed by Lonely Planet in the top ten of the cities to visit) and Otranto (listed by Unesco as a Culture of Peace Messenger Site). There are several ways to enjoy this area: thanks to my long-standing experience (as tour guide, nature guide, wine and olive oil sommelier) I'll do my best to help you to fall in in love for this places like me. You can be fascinated by its history dating back form the Bronze Age, the elegance of its architecture, the lively atmosphere, the picturesque spots, the romantic lighthouse, the unique landscape of the former bauxite quarry, the hidden secrets of the dolmens and menhirs (prehistoric megalithic monuments) scattered in the countryside, the dramatic views from the coast, the terrific food and wine.

Your Lecce tour itinerary

We can start or end with the walking tour of Lecce to enjoy: - the ancient city gates (Napoli and/or Rudiae or San Biagio); - the baroque architecture of the noble palaces (Carafa, Adorno, Marrese, Palmieri-Guarini, etc. ), the Duomo and its stunning square, the Celestini palace and the astonishing facade of the Basilica di S. Croce and some other churches (S. Irene, S. Matteo, S. Chiara); - the Roman Theatre, Sant'Oronzo square and the Roman Amphitheatre. Driving (45 minutes) to the lighthouse of Palascia: the easternmost point of Italy. Walking tour of Otranto with: - Cathedral and its astonishing mosaic wiht lots of hidden meanings; - castle (exteriors) and ancient walls; - byzantine church of St. Peter; - the terraces overlooking the picturesque port. Driving back to Lecce, depending on your interested and available time, we can stop to enjoy : - dolmen and menhir; - dramatic views (seastacks of Torre S. Andrea, Grotta della Poesia); - archaeological site of Roca Vecchia; - food and wine experiences

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Transport details
Type: Walking

we will use your own vechicle. If you like I can arrange transportation fro you with an extra cost.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - admission tickets (from 6 to 9 Eur) if you like to visit the interior of some churches (Duomo, Basilica di S. Croce, S. Matteo, S. Chiara) otherwise we can visit some other churches.
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Meeting location

Lecce, Apulia, 73100, Italy

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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
130066
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in Lecce is perfect for travellers who are passionate about art, history, and stunning natural views. It's ideal for those who want to explore the architectural beauty of Lecce and Otranto, enjoy the dramatic coastal landscapes, and delve into the rich history dating back to the Bronze Age. With Alessandro P.'s expertise as a tour guide, nature guide, and sommelier, this tour also suits those interested in food and wine experiences.

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